So many adjectives have been used to describe the excellence of Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones that it has almost become repititious. One thing that is always repititous about the Versatones is quality. Now, on their Bel-Aire album, Eddie and the band have given the polka world yet another piece of polka quality with the release of their "Polka Medley" recording consisting of four Versatone's medleys, this album drives, pushes, and powers its way through a collection of tunes that is like compressing an entire Versatones' dance into just over a half-hour.

"Give a Hand to the Band" is a collage of Polish and American polkas, expertly strung together like a string of pearls. "Old Timer's Polka Favorites" brings together all those familiar Polish polkas with hardly a breath between tunes. Side Two opens with the Versatone's "Tribute to the Bands", just as if you were standing stage-front. And if that isn't Frankie Yankovic vocalizing during that particular segment, we'll eat our record rack. Last on this disc is the "Versatones' Greatest Hits" medley whch is a musical history of this "Polish Music Association" from 1963 to present.

The excitement and musical power demonstrated on this album is continuous and the only dead spots are the "lead-in" groove to the next track. The horns, concertina, accordion, bass and drums are mixed with skill and the listener in mind. As for vocals, it's been said many times by many people, "Eddie is a true master." His voice is like a classic instrument, tuned to perfection.

The Polka Medley album by Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones is a must for all to hear. Grab it now and listen to a master at work. (Courtesty Mr. Steve Litwin, Polka Editor - Polish American Journal, April 1983).

Selections:

1) Give a Hand To The Band (8:30)2) Old Timers Polka Favorites (7:43)3) Tribute To The Bands (7:44)4) Versatone's Greatest Hits (13:56)